Perthes Family History

Perthes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Peres, Perkes, Werther, Perales, Portes, Kertes, Mertes, Berthel, Petties, Perteet

335	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
196	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
59	Census and Voter Lists
176	Member Trees

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Where is the Perthes family from?

You can see how Perthes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perthes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perthes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Perthes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Perthes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perthes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Perthes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perthes.

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Clerk

100%

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Census Record

There are 59 census records available for the last name Perthes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perthes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Perthes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 196 military records available for the last name Perthes. For the veterans among your Perthes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perthes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Perthes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perthes in 1967 was 69, and 95 in 2002.

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Perthes Surname Meaning

Where is the Perthes family from?

What did your Perthes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perthes.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Clerk

100%

What Perthes family records will you find?

What is the average Perthes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Perthes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perthes in 1967 was 69, and 95 in 2002.

Perthes Family History

Perthes Surname Meaning

806 record(s) for Perthes

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Perthes Surname Meaning

806 record(s) for Perthes

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Where is the Perthes family from?

What did your Perthes ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Perthes lifespan?

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